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HFC 34 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Renato Ibanez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grzegorz Gorski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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168 lbs
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153 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Renato Ibanez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Grzegorz Gorski!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Ibanez with that takedown attempt.
Ibanez with a poor takedown
and Gorski makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ibanez manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gorski on his heels. He'll look to pass Gorski's guard now, I'm sure.
Ibanez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ibanez has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Ibanez throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibanez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gorski wants to sweep but no luck.
Ibanez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ibanez wants to control from the top but Gorski keeps moving.
Ibanez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ibanez seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Gorski trying to keep a closed guard but Ibanez is proving a slippery customer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ibanez fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renato Ibanez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ibanez decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Gorski has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at London MMA Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gorski tries to roll over but Ibanez keeps him under control.
Ibanez wants to free his trapped foot but Gorski is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gorski works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ibanez trying to control the position from guard on top but Gorski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ibanez postures up.
Ibanez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ibanez tries to free his leg and advance position but Gorski is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gorski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ibanez looking to pass the guard.
Ibanez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gorski trying to control the position.
Ibanez sitting in guard here, content to control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Gorski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ibanez is aware though and is defending well.
Gorski trying to control the position.
Ibanez controlling from the top position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ibanez closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gorski quickly recovers to half guard.
Ibanez trying to mount his opponent but Gorski defends it.
Ibanez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gorski's head.
Ibanez is looking to stall here but Gorski recovers full guard.
Ibanez throwing strikes but missing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gorski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gorski wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Ibanez is now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Renato Ibanez dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ibanez closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Renato Ibanez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ibanez working away.
Gorski is looking for a sweep.
Ibanez creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Gorski sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Gorski manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ibanez's best efforts.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gorski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gorski taking some punishment here, with Ibanez in his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gorski is looking to improve his position.
Ibanez stalling.
Ibanez wants to take a breather but Gorski is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gorski on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ibanez trying to control the action but Gorski is working from the bottom.
Ibanez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ibanez trying to control the action but Gorski is working from the bottom.
Gorski is trying to maintain the position but Ibanez is very close to passing his half guard.
Gorski tries to roll over but Ibanez keeps him under control.
Gorski slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gorski is trying to keep Ibanez in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gorski wants to sweep but no luck.
Ibanez stays in close to Gorski's body and controls the position.
Gorski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ibanez fails with a takedown attempt.
Gorski defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ibanez.
Gorski gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ibanez postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gorski is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ibanez, into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ibanez is looking to sweep but instead, Gorski has passed into half guard.
Gorski stalling away here and it's allowed Ibanez to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Ibanez trying to control the position here.
Ibanez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gorski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ibanez working for submissions but it's allowed Gorski to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ibanez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ibanez pulls Gorski in to control the position.
Ibanez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gorski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gorski trying to control but Ibanez is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ibanez is trying to keep Gorski in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Renato Ibanez dominated that second round.
That's time! Ibanez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Ibanez shoots in looking for a takedown. Gorski tries to sprawl out of it but Ibanez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gorski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ibanez misses with a left hand
and Gorski counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Renato Ibanez has been cut.
Ibanez has a takedown stuffed.
Ibanez shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renato Ibanez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gorski lands a nice shot to the body.
Ibanez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gorski.
Ibanez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibanez fails with a takedown attempt.
Ibanez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gorski circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gorski throws a shot from downtown. Ibanez moves away and avoids it.
Gorski checks a low kick from Ibanez.
Gorski displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ibanez.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gorski! But no joy.
Ibanez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ibanez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ibanez throws the left hand but Gorski avoids the punch easily.
Ibanez darts in looking for a takedown but Gorski gets double underhooks and turns Ibanez into the cage.
Ibanez closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gorski quickly recovers to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gorski trying to hold on to Ibanez's head to control him but Ibanez postures up.
Ibanez prevents Gorski from improving his position.
Grzegorz Gorski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Renato Ibanez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gorski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ibanez is working away from the top position though.
Ibanez is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gorski wants to get back to full guard.
Ibanez seems to be looking for submissions.
Ibanez has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ibanez tries to control but Gorski wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ibanez throwing strikes here but Gorski is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Gorski gets back to half guard.
Ibanez is looking to take a break and control but Gorski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ibanez is pressing down on Gorski's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gorski is holding on for now.
Gorski wants to control but Ibanez is keeping busy.
Ibanez controlling the pace.
Ibanez working the head and body with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ibanez controlling the action here.
Ibanez trying to control the action but Gorski is working from the bottom.
Ibanez is looking to stall here but Gorski recovers full guard.
Ibanez looking to pass the guard.
Ibanez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ibanez throwing strikes from guard but Gorski blocks nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Renato Ibanez.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ibanez, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Renato Ibanez!
Renato Ibanez decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tito Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by Rise of the Northstar - Sound of Wolves. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tito Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Robert Harris!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones misses with a leg kick.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones lands with a nice body kick.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No luck for Jones with that takedown attempt.
Harris keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt
and Harris counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harris manages to avoid it.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harris.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Harris there.
A head kick misses from Jones.
Harris misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Jones looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Despite the aggression on Harris's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jones throws a body kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Harris moves out of range easily.
Harris looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Harris looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jones misses with a combination
and Harris counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Harris connects with a crisp jab.
Jones looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Harris lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
Jones throws a solid leg kick but Harris takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jones.
Jones tries to land a front kick but Harris steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harris manages to avoid it.
Harris checks the leg kick nicely there.
Harris looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jones misses with a low kick as Harris jumps back.
Jones drops his hands momentarily and Harris takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've been informed that Harris has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Harris's head but Harris sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Harris looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Harris sprawls well. Harris wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tito Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harris works the jab nicely.
Harris connects with a nice looking jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jones misses with a head kick.
Jones walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jones misses with a kick to the body
letting Harris counter with a right hand.
Jones is rocked!
Jones tries to land a body kick
and Harris counters with a big left hand that crumples Jones! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Robert Harris!
In defeat, Tito Jones stepped up to the mic, saying 'I never lose. I either win or I learn. '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Duncan Macleod (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Louie DePalma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duncan Macleod has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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215 lbs
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210 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Duncan Macleod!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Louie DePalma!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick by Macleod misses
and DePalma counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A jab lands there for DePalma.
DePalma blocks the body kick.
Macleod pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A little jabbing left from DePalma on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A combination from Macleod does no damage.
DePalma blocks a head kick by Macleod.
Macleod tries to land a body kick
and DePalma makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Macleod really felt that one!
Macleod misses with a kick to the body.
Macleod throws a leg kick that is checked
and DePalma counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Macleod misses the shot to the body.
DePalma connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Macleod throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and DePalma counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Macleod thinking.
Macleod is breathing heavily.
Macleod throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and DePalma counters with a crisp right hand that drops Macleod! DePalma lets Macleod back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Macleod is rocked!
A shot to the body from Macleod misses
and DePalma counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Louie DePalma!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Keyser Soze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harold Hitman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Keyser Soze has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Keyser Soze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Harold Hitman!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid leg kick lands there for Soze.
Hitman has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Soze.
Soze misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hitman misses with an uppercut
and Soze counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Soze fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hitman.
Hitman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hitman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Soze misses its target.
Hitman lands with a hook. Soze tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
It looks like Keyser Soze has been cut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Soze. That's going to slow Hitman down.
The crowd cheers as Hitman lands an impressive looking overhand right. Soze doesn't seem phased though.
Hitman swings widly with a right hand
and Soze counters with a three punch combo that has Hitman backing up. Hitman nods at Soze to acknowledge the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Soze connects with a nice looking jab.
Hitman misses with a hook
and Soze counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Soze throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hitman's head.
Nice shot lands for Soze.
Hitman throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Soze lands a head kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hitman on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A lazy left from Soze finds it's target.
Soze cracks Hitman with an open hand slap.
Hitman is rocked!
Soze moves away from the strike by Hitman.
Hitman is still on wobbly legs! Can Soze finish him?
Soze just misses with a punch to the body.
Hitman seems to have recovered his senses.
Hitman misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Soze.
Hitman takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Soze fakes the leg kick and cracks Hitman in the body.
Soze scores with a leg kick.
Hitman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Soze counters with a head kick. That will keep Hitman thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hitman lands with a cross.
Hitman throws a jab but it's blocked by Soze.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hitman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hitman throws a lazy uppercut
and Soze counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hitman's knee momentarily.
Soze thumps Hitman with a low kick.
That kick from Soze tenderised Hitman's leg. Hitman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Soze ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Hitman misses the target.
It appears Soze was looking to counter with a kick there.
Hitman misses with a shot to the body
and Soze counters with a good, hard body kick but Hitman shrugs it off.
Soze lands a nice hook to Hitman's body. Hitman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hitman walks forward, straight into a front kick from Soze.
A nice leg kick lands there from Soze.
A punch lands to the side of Hitman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice jab there from Soze.
An inside leg kick lands from Soze.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soze delivers a nice body kick.
Soze is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Soze scores with a kick to the midsection.
Soze throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hitman.
Jab, jab by Soze - just one landing.
Soze throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hitman.
Hitman misses with a looping right.
Soze throws a quick counter head kick but Hitman was just out of range.
Soze throws a body punch but Hitman moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Soze. Hitman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hitman falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Soze counter with a right hand.
Soze staying out of range there.
Hitman loads up on a big right hand but Soze slips the punch.
Soze lands a nice looking body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Soze throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Soze doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Soze.
Hitman walks forward, straight into a front kick from Soze.
Soze thows a body kick. Hitman tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Soze dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hitman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Soze throws a shot to the body.
Hitman looks winded!
Hitman works the jab nicely.
Hitman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Soze smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Soze scores with a nice body kick.
Soze scores with a spinning back kick!
Hitman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keyser Soze dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Keyser Soze's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Soze explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Soze slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Soze moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Soze digs a good hook to Hitman's body.
Soze throws a quick inside leg kick.
Soze drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hitman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Soze fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hitman manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hitman! But no joy.
Hitman digs a good body shot into Soze's ribs.
Soze is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hitman can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soze fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hitman manages to avoid it.
Hitman has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Soze.
Soze fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Keyser Soze is winning the standup battle so far.
Hitman on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soze lands a glancing blow to the side of Hitman's head.
Soze has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Soze comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hitman blocks a head kick by Soze.
Soze throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Soze lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hitman will feel that in the morning.
Soze throws a leg kick which misses Hitman's front leg but catches the back leg as Hitman tries to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Soze. Hitman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Soze ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hitman moves away.
Hitman lands with a nice body punch.
Soze throws a big shot that misses.
Soze lands a nice shot to the body.
Hitman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hitman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hitman throws a hook but Soze blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Soze.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Soze - that will leave a mark!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Soze lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hitman takes a step back to recover.
Soze misses with a looping right.
Hitman misses with a body shot
and Soze counters with a thumping low kick.
Hitman throws a shot from downtown. Soze moves away and avoids it.
Soze fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hitman manages to avoid it.
Hitman throws a shot from downtown. Soze moves away and avoids it.
Soze tries a head kick but it misses.
Hitman misses with a lunging right hand
and Soze cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hitman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Soze manages to avoid it.
Soze is looking to slow Hitman down with leg kicks.
Soze throws a hook but Hitman avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hitman misses with an uppercut
and Soze counters with a low kick, right behind Hitman 's knee.
Soze thows a body kick. Hitman tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Soze connects with a looping right hand.
Hitman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Soze counters with a leg kick.
Hitman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Soze lands a slapping body shot.
Hitman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Soze slips a jab from Hitman.
Soze lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hitman takes a step back to recover.
Hitman is breathing heavily.
Hitman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Soze makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Hitman really felt that one!
Soze paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hitman takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soze fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hitman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Soze fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hitman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Soze connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Soze lands a brutal head kick. Hitman looks out on his feet and Soze throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Keyser Soze!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ajax Athanas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Riverson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Riverson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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300 lbs
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300 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ajax Athanas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, John Riverson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Athanas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Riverson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Athanas counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Athanas just misses with a punch to the body.
Athanas cracks Riverson with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Riverson looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Athanas finish him?
Riverson is rocked!
It looks like John Riverson has been cut.
Riverson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Riverson is still on wobbly legs! Can Athanas finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Riverson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Riverson seems to have recovered his senses.
Ajax Athanas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Riverson.
Riverson dives in for a single leg takedown but Athanas sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nice body punch from Athanas.
Riverson looks winded!
Riverson drops his hands momentarily. Athanas doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Riverson staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Riverson doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ajax Athanas!
Ajax Athanas decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Sinyavin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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250 lbs
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250 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fedor Sinyavin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, James Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Donald Grub and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor walks into a left hand.
Sinyavin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Taylor loses concentration momentarily and Sinyavin pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Taylor crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Sinyavin finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Fedor Sinyavin!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Flynn Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Stobbart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of London, Flynn Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, George Stobbart!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stobbart fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Williams leaves Stobbart with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Williams was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've been told by Williams's head coaches at English Top Team - THE Hybrid Gym (11 ELITE ) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Stobbart drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Williams controls Stobbart momentarily but Stobbart frees himself.
Williams tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Williams preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stobbart with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stobbart with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stobbart throwing strikes but missing.
Stobbart is looking to work some ground and pound but Williams has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stobbart trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Williams looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
My spies in FIERCE inform me that Stobbart has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Stobbart throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Williams works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stobbart throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stobbart is stalling in the full guard.
Williams utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stobbart trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Stobbart fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Williams avoids it really well and circles away.
Flynn Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Stobbart.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Stobbart shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Williams sprawls well. Williams wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stobbart gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like Williams was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Williams gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Stobbart to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Williams not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Stobbart trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stobbart throws a big elbow that misses.
Williams can't keep his opponent in guard - Stobbart advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams is defending against the submission attempts here by Stobbart.
Stobbart throwing shots but Williams is blocking nicely.
Stobbart has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stobbart sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Williams defending well though.
Stobbart is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Williams!
Williams knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stobbart on the ground.
Williams is breathing heavily.
Williams is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Williams on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Williams tries to get out of the position.
Stobbart misses with a head shot.
Stobbart working for a submission but Williams is keeping him at bay.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stobbart looking to finish with strikes here!
Stobbart has hold of Williams's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Williams manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Poor strikes thrown by Stobbart there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Stobbart is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Stobbart extends the arm and Williams is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). George Stobbart!
During a confident post fight interview, George Stobbart thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Shamus McGillicuddy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cub Lamas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGillicuddy kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is DJ Shadow featuring Run The Jewels - Nobody Speak. Lamas comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Wolf Blood kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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25
152 lbs
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26
154 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Shamus McGillicuddy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Cub Lamas!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lamas misses with a jab, cross combination.
McGillicuddy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lamas cracks McGillicuddy with an open hand slap.
Cub Lamas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from McGillicuddy.
McGillicuddy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lamas throws a right and a left that McGillicuddy avoids nicely.
Lamas lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McGillicuddy is rocked!
McGillicuddy connects with a nice looking jab.
Oh McGillicuddy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big right from Lamas misses.
McGillicuddy seems to have got his legs back now.
McGillicuddy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGillicuddy stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
McGillicuddy stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A right handed body shot lands from McGillicuddy.
McGillicuddy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGillicuddy pushes off an throws an elbow but Lamas leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamas blocks an elbow strike from McGillicuddy.
A head punch on the inside from McGillicuddy fails to land.
McGillicuddy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGillicuddy lands a right hand.
McGillicuddy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGillicuddy has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lamas is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
McGillicuddy gets through Lamas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McGillicuddy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lamas.
Lamas is trying to break the clinch but McGillicuddy has him pressed against the cage.
McGillicuddy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGillicuddy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lamas was well out of range. Poor timing from McGillicuddy.
Lamas listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice shot lands for Lamas.
McGillicuddy moves forwards but Lamas connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lamas misses with a hook. McGillicuddy ducked under it nicely.
McGillicuddy missing with a left hand there. Lamas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McGillicuddy tries to clinch but Lamas is having none of it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGillicuddy stuns Lamas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lamas lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - McGillicuddy can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Lamas and McGillicuddy drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Lamas.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cub Lamas! Cub Lamas retains his featherweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Cub Lamas thanked Hellbent for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
Shamus McGillicuddy spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back next time with da luck o' da Irish!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Stadin Kingi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Clinton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kingi might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Kahvimaito. Stadin Kingi could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Martin Clinton's chin.
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190 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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26
195 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Stadin Kingi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Martin Clinton!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kingi misses with the combination.
Clinton is looking to clinch but Kingi is avoiding it.
Kingi throws a body shot but no joy.
Clinton rushes Kingi and presses him up against the cage.
Kingi tries to break free but Clinton pushes him back against the cage.
A short left from Kingi.
Clinton's coach down at Kung Fu Fighting Club ($200 entry fee) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Clinton's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kingi blocks an elbow strike.
Kingi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kingi pushes Clinton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kingi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Clinton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kingi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clinton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Clinton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kingi scores with a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kingi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kingi moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Clinton is rocked!
Clinton takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Clinton is still on wobbly legs! Can Kingi finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clinton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A quick step to the side and Kingi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clinton seems to have recovered his senses.
Kingi pounces like a tiger and cracks Clinton with a vicious hook! Clinton is down but not out! Kingi follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Stadin Kingi!
A very excited looking Stadin Kingi rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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